I envision these to be small groups that would meet outside of REIA for the purpose of holding each other accountable for goals; offering specific suggestions to improve the members business, etc.As Rehab observed, the membership in Ohio is also decreasing.

Yes, like many have said everything is partly speculative but flipping(rehabbing) is not pure speculative, nor 70% or whatever was stated.Speculation:(Encarta dictionary)1. opinion based on incomplete information: a conclusion, theory, or opinion based on incomplete facts or information 2. reasoning based on incomplete information: reasoning based on incomplete facts or informationmere speculation 3. risky transaction: a financial transaction that involves risk, but is potentially profitablea failed speculation on a dot-com 4. making of risky transactions: the practice of engaging in financial transactions that are risky, but potentially profitableThe later two is the better of the four definitions, in this instance rentals and flips have the same amount of speculative nature.

I practice my piano/singing about 2 hours a day and I go to extreme measures to accomplish these tasks even when things get really tough.

Man, what you've got is like an inheritance - very hard to come by and practically impossible to replicate.

The education and support from the community along with the business model provided has absolutly improved the quality of my life!

With the low interest rates and improving exchange rate, I'm also looking to expand my real estate investments. 

That's scary to a lot of folks...and they leave and don't come back unless they see some activity to improve that situation.

I need someone to help me refine my ideas into practice.2.

In practice, the bank picks it.

Given that you're a long way away, and aren't familiar (sounds like) with US real estate practice, a lawyer might be worth the money.